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AY55 XAV

2005 Lexus GS430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,490 mi
Last recorded114,490 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XAV
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2025 114,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 111,239 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 106,848 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 103,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 100,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 97,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,611 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 89,262 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,811 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,850 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 78,762 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 70,033 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 70,033 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,437 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,321 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 43,198 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,198 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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AY55 XAV is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 71,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 XAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY55 XAV is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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